Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist — Upper Limb Rehabilitation | Ballarat

Ballarat, VIC | MSK Rehabilitation | $100,000 – $125,000 + Super | Full time

About the company

Our client is one of the most respected names in upper limb rehabilitation nationally. Specialising exclusively in shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand injuries, they've built a reputation few in the industry can match — trusted by elite sporting organisations including AFL and rugby clubs, and backed by a referral network of thousands of GPs across the country.

This is an organisation that attracts top clinical talent because of the calibre of work on offer — genuine specialisation, a strong internal culture, and a track record of developing clinicians into leaders. If you're looking for a workplace that will challenge and grow you clinically, this is about as good as it gets.

What's on offer

- $100,000 – $125,000 salary package + Super
- Based within a private hospital, working alongside orthopaedic surgeons and their surgical teams
- Structured supervision and mentoring, regardless of experience level
- Ongoing professional development, including surgical observation opportunities
- Support toward Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA) status
- No weekend work required
- A close-knit, experienced team with a genuine track record of internal progression into leadership and equity roles




- The chance to work with a nationally recognised organisation and build specialist expertise that stands out in the broader physiotherapy and OT job market

Key responsibilities

- Assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand conditions
- Fracture management, splinting and casting
- Post-surgical rehabilitation, working directly with referring orthopaedic surgeons and their teams
- Sports injury management and return-to-play programming
- Delivery of dry needling and clinical Pilates as part of treatment plans
- Management of work-related and compensable claims, including liaison with relevant stakeholders
- Ongoing case documentation and progress reporting

Key requirements

- Minimum 3 years' clinical experience as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
- Robust musculoskeletal background essential
- Upper limb and/or hand therapy experience highly desirable, though not essential — mentoring is available for the right candidate looking to build into this specialty
- Current AHPRA registration (Physiotherapy) or qualification and registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills
- A collaborative, patient-centred approach to care
- Excellent communication skills, comfortable liaising with surgeons, referrers and allied health colleagues

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